The W brand’s 33rd hotel, W Santiago, is the cornerstone of a larger, mixed-use complex, Isidora 3000, which includes a convention center, boutique office space, and high-end retail shops, in addition to the W Hotel and W-branded residences.
Developed by the Territoria Group, the interiors of the hotel have been designed by New York designer Tony Chi, in partnership with Chilean designer Sergio Echeverria and his studio Echeverria Edwards & CIA. Their interior design approach sets the stage for W’s signature services and amenities, including Whiskey Blue, a hotspot on the fourth floor of the hotel, Red2 One – a rooftop bar, and W Lounge – W’s take on the traditional hotel lobby.
The hotel features Osaka, the Zen-inspired restaurant; NoSo and Terraza, two Modern French restaurants; a Tea Library and Wine Bar; W Hotels’ The Store – a hotel gift shop. In addition, hotel guests have access to the adjacent O2 Balance & Wellness Club, which offers 2,000 square meters of high-end equipment for physical training and spa treatment rooms.
Beginning with a private garden entrance flanked by 50-feet trees cultivated from southern Chile, the design of W Santiago honors the country’s cultural traditions while incorporating the modern design elements for which the W brand is known. Interior designer Tony Chi was inspired by the colors, textures and sounds of Chile, elements that can be seen, felt and heard throughout the hotel.
The color palette of all public spaces and guestrooms includes oranges, blues, and other vibrant shades that are found in the mountains and deserts of South America. The W lounge features sheepskin walls. To craft and execute this conceptual design throughout the building, Chi worked in collaboration with the international company Handel Architects of the US, Brazilian landscape designer Gilberto Elkis, and Chilean designer Sergio Echeverria. They have used natural design materials found in or inspired by South America, including copper, sheepskin, Brazilian woods, and contemporary Indian tapestries.
W Santiago features 196 guestrooms, including 20 suites, 16 Cool Corner Rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, three WOW suites, and the signature Extreme WOW Suite – W Hotels’ reinterpretation of the Presidential Suite, offering stunning views of Santiago and the Andes Mountains. Rooms and suites feature black and white images of Chile, modern and stylish furniture, high ceilings and spacious terraces with incredible views.
All guestrooms feature W beds with goose down duvets and 350 thread-count sheets, flat-screen LCD TVs, broadband WiFi Internet, docking stations for MP3 players, and a fully stocked Munchie Box – W Hotels’ take on of the traditional hotel mini bar.
The Store, a ‘wired’ 24-hour business center, and the heated WET rooftop pool on the 21st floor offers unparalleled views of the city and mountains. W Santiago also features more than 1,800 square meters of ultra-modern meeting and event space, with 10 fully-equipped meeting rooms featuring new generation technologies.
Santiago includes 46 W-branded residences, in sizes ranging from 65 to 325 square meters, with contemporary design and exclusive access to the hotel’s unique amenities and services. All residences feature the largest terraces in Santiago, spacious bedrooms and living spaces, and state of the art appliances. In addition, residents have access to a private owners’ lounge, private wine cellar and tasting room, an infinity pool on the 21st floor, and a helipad.
